Taste of Eden

38 Norfolk St, Dorchester, MA 02124

African

Last inspected: Aug 22, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Taste of Eden stretching back to 2022. On Aug 22, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

“System maintained in good repair” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.

Among Dorchester restaurants, the typical score is 86; Taste of Eden is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 22, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Base of wall with hole / Repair

590.006/6-501.11-C

Jan 27, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 5, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 2, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Utensils is stagnant water / Discontinue and store as described below

590.003/3-304.12-C

Nov 20, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the single bay sink located in the adjacent preparation room is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Apr 4, 2023

Routine

3 minor violations.

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System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Mop sink does not appear to be draining properly. Address and make any necessary repairs. 3 Bay sink appears to have a slo drain. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Controlling pests (c)

Inspector notes: Evidence of what appears to be rodent droppings on the floor around the stainless steel stprage rack. Clean to remove and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.

590.006/6-501.111-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Floor around the stainless steel storage rack next to the walk-in cooler visibly soiled and with what appears to be rodent droppings. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Sep 20, 2022

Routine

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Controlling pests (pf)

Inspector notes: Evdence of fruit fly activity noted in the walk-in cooler and the main kitchen area's. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection. Evidence pf what appears to be rodent droppings observed under the single bay sink. Address and clean to remove.

590.006/6-501.111-PF

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Pipe under the hand sink in in the front service area appears to have a slow leak. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Remove any unecessary debris from under the single bay sink located next to the 3 compartment sink to help minimize any type of activity.

590.006/6-501.114-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed being left out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitizing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Exterior of bulk food containers located in the walk-in cooler visibly soiled. Clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

May 2, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.

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Preventing contamination from hands (p)

Inspector notes: Employee observed slicing ready to eat vegetables while not wearing gloves. Discontinue and ensure staff are wearing gloves while preparing/handling any ready to eat foods.

590.003(C)/3-301.11-P

Prohibitions (c)

Inspector notes: Clean equipment observed being stored under the drainage pipe of the single bay sink near the coffee/tea station. Discontinue and store all equipment in a clean and protected manner.

590.004/4-903.12-C1

System maintained in good repair (c)

Inspector notes: Hot water faucet at the single bay sink located next to the 3 compartment sink is leaking. Address and make any necessary repairs. Water pressure at the 2 single bay sinks located near the coffee/tea station very low. Address and make any necessary adjustments in order to properly wash hands.

590.005/5-205.15-C

Nonfood contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Interior of the Woods single door freezer visibly soiled and with food debris. Clean to remove. Interior of the RCS cooler/freezer with excess ice build-up. Defrost and clean to remove.

590.004/4-602.13-C

Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)

Inspector notes: No equipment thermometer observed inside of the small RCA cooler/freezer. Provide. Unit was operating below 41F at the time of the inspection.

590.004/4-204.112-C

Nonfood-contact surfaces (c)

Inspector notes: Portion of flooring near the 2 door freezer in the back preparation room damaged and covered by a floor matt. Address and make any necessary repairs.

590.004/4-202.16-C

Wiping cloths use limitation (c)

Inspector notes: Soiled wiping cloths observed beingleft out on counter tops. Discontinue and provide a proper sanitzing solution.

590.003/3-304.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taste of Eden last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taste of Eden on file is from Aug 22, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taste of Eden?

Across the inspection record, “system maintained in good repair” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Taste of Eden.

How does Taste of Eden compare to other restaurants in Dorchester?

Taste of Eden most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Dorchester average of 86.

Has Taste of Eden's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taste of Eden have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Taste of Eden means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Taste of Eden inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taste of Eden is inspected around two times per year on average.

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